2024 High School Poster Expo

Applications for the 2024 High School Poster Expo are Open!

This year’s BMES 2024 Annual Meeting High School Poster Expo gives high school students interested in biomedical engineering the opportunity to present their work before leading biomedical experts. This is a great opportunity to receive feedback, network with other students, and with university professors and industry professionals. High school students who are accepted to participate are also eligible to sit in on scientific and technical sessions! 

We encourage all students to apply, especially those from the Baltimore area, from BMES High School Student Chapters, and from underrepresented backgrounds.

Posters should be focused specifically on biomedical engineering areas. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR HIGH SCHOOL POSTER EXPO:

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024

High School Poster Template and Guidelines

View the flyer with full details here.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: When submitting an abstract, students should include their title and may fill in sections like the conclusion with what they have at the time of submission deadline. If accepted, they may add their final research findings to their poster the for the Annual Meeting.

FAQs

We accept applications from high school students in their junior or senior year by the start of the 2024 Fall semester.
Students selected to compete will broaden their awareness in the field of biomedical engineering, attend cutting-edge keynote presentations, and bolster their collegiate applications with this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Participants will also have ample opportunities to connect with our conference attendees ranging from undergraduate students to postdocs, admissions directors at leading BME programs, and research and industry leaders.
The application deadline is Thursday, August 15, 2024.
Applicants will be notified on or before Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Groups identified as being underrepresented in science and engineering include Women, African Americans, Alaskan Natives, Hispanics, American Indians/Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders (Guam, Hawaii, and American Samoa).
2024 BMES Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - Saturday, October 26, 2024

All those participating with accepted posters will receive a discounted rate to attend 2024 BMES Annual Meeting for $100 for themselves and $100 for their chaperone.

Participants who are under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Chaperone information must be included in your application.

It's free for high school students. There is no charge for your submission. If you are selected, there is a registration cost to attend of $100.

Saturday, October 26
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Orientation
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - High School Poster Presentations   
The BMES Annual Meeting brings together our members to share innovative research and network with thousands of professional scientists, engineers, professors, researchers, academics, and healthcare providers who are leaders in biomedical engineering and bioengineering. By attending our meeting, you can learn about the latest and greatest biomedical engineering research through science-based sessions.

For more information or questions, please contact studentaffairs@bmes.org